2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 706 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X5 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X5 | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2975 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |